Use, properties and growing conditions list.

Nature - it is the worlds largest, most eclectic and expansive pharmacy, with literally millions of species at our disposal to plant, cultivate, harvest and make use of in our everyday lives. And yet, most of us remain uninitiated into the highly practical and powerful realm of natural remedies that Nature herself offers to us with open hands.

While most of us grew up disconnected from the natural world, it is never too late for us to discover the endless sources of natural remedies hidden all throughout nature - and make use of them ourselves.

Whatever your personal context, natural remedies can be grown almost anywhere or in anything, from large paddocks and small patches of ground, to pots and window boxes. Healing plants of all varieties can also be bought at local nurseries, swap meetups, garage sales, online stores, or even foraged in the wild and transplanted into your own garden.

Having a great love for medicinal fruit, vegetables and herbs myself, I have taken the time to compile an extensive list of the best 100 natural healing plants to grow in your own personal garden or living area. This list is based on the high number of healing properties each plant has.

100 Best Natural Remedies Plant List

From vegetables that fight cancer and prevent colds, to herbs that treat indigestion, skin conditions and anxiety - there is a healing plant for almost everything and everyone here. Most of these medicinal plants can be dried, powdered, made into tea, tinctures, soups, balms, and even soaps, syrups and salves. Im sure you will find what youre looking for - and even more here!

Benefits: Healing properties for skin conditions such as sun burn, eczema, psoriasis, wounds and dermatitis. Used to soothe and skin and prevent wrinkles. Helps ease gastrointestinal disorders such as indigestion and aids elimination.

Parts used: Fleshy leaves and pulp.

Growing conditions: Evergreen succulent. Prefers sunny position with moderate water, but water sparingly in winter.

Benefits: High antioxidants contribute to eye health, lessening the effects of glaucoma. Anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. Reduce the effects of vascular problems such as varicose veins, water retention and painful periods.

Parts used: Berries.

Growing conditions: Prefers acidic soil, large pots and full sun. Fruits in summer.

Benefits: Also known as goosegrass, cleavers is a good diuretic, assisting with swollen lymph glands, and many irritations of the urinary tract such as cystitis. Softens skin when applied, but beware of the prickly thorns on the stems when picking!

Parts used: Leaves, roots.

Growing conditions: Annual and prefers alkaline soil. Simple to grow.

24. Cranberry

Genus: Fruit.

Benefits: Used to treat cystitis and other urinary tract infections.

Parts used: Berries.

Growing conditions: Prefers part sun part shade and moist acidic soil. Can grow in pots.

25. Cucumber

Genus: Vegetable.

Benefits: Help lower blood sugar levels. Anti-inflammatory. Help to rehydrate and soothe skin.

Benefits: Classified as a weed because of its relentless growing habits, dandelion has excellent detoxifying and diuretic properties. It also possesses vitamins A, B, C and D as well as potassium and calcium. It has been used to treat high blood pressure, cleanse the liver and gallbladder and treat skin problems such as acne and eczema.

Parts used: Flowerheads, leaves and roots.

Growing conditions: Perennial. Grows in sun and shade. Does best in well-drained soil, but tolerates most soil types.

28. Dill

Genus: Herb.

Benefits: Calms digestive disorders such as cramping, bloating and colic. When chewed can alleviate bad breathe.

Benefits: Super-food that is said to boost circulation, improve eyesight, lower cholesterol, protect the liver, enhance immune function and improve libido. High levels of vitamin C.

Parts used: Berries.

Growing conditions: Shrub grows to a height of 7-10 feet. Prefers full sunlight and fertile soil, but can grow in almost any soil type. Pruning necessary.

44. Gotu Kola

Genus: Herb.

Benefits: Commonly taken as a tonic for skin problems such as acne and digestive disorders. Aids memory and concentration. Anti-inflammatory properties give relief to rheumatism, arthritis and poor circulation.

Benefits: Wide range of calming effects, assisting in the relaxation of muscles, reduction of anxiety and enhancement of sleep. Eases irritability and aids digestion. Also helps with minor skin irritations.

Parts used: Flowers.

Growing conditions: Evergreen plant that prefers poor soil and full sun. Good to grow in pots. Harvest flowers in mid to late summer for drying.

53. Lemon

Genus: Fruit.

Benefits: High in vitamin C. Antibacterial and astringent properties. Used to reduce acne and brighten skin. Essential oil used to soothe fatigue and insomnia.

Parts used: Fruiting body.

Growing conditions: Fruits all year-round, preferring part sun and shade with well-drained soil. Can grow in pots or in the ground. Needs to be fertilized in growing season and watered in summer.

54. Lemon Balm

Genus: Herb.

Benefits: Used to soothe nervous tension, relieve anxiety and enhance sleep. Also effective in preventing the growth of herpes.

Parts used: Leaves.

Growing conditions: Very adaptable and grows in almost any soil. Fast growing and self-seeding. Requires constant pruning.

Growing conditions: Annual and prefers full sun. Can grow in containers and are easy to grow.

58. Marijuana (Cannabis)

Genus: Shrub.

Benefits: Although still illegal in many countries due to its potent psychoactive properties, Marijuana has been used to successfully treat and/or cure conditions such as glaucoma, high blood pressure, arthritis, depression, anxiety, HIV, cancer, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and various other illnesses and disorders. It has potent sedative, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Benefits: Used as a liver tonic and also as an energy stimulant. Helps reduce anxiety, insomnia and depression. This herb has also been used for stomach problems such as cramps, colic and constipation.

Benefits: High in vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll, Nettle leaves are commonly used to boost the immune system, reduce the pain of arthritis and joint swelling. They can also be used to treat dandruff and improve the health of hair.

Benefits: Versatile herb that can be used in cooking and to relax the digestive tract. Also used to improve concentration, memory, reduce anxiety and mild depression. Additionally used to treat dandruff.

Parts used: Leaves.

Growing conditions: Evergreen herb that needs full sun to grow. Thrives in most soils and must be pruned in spring. Easy to grow.

Benefits: Excellent plant for first aid, calming bites, burns, bruises, ulcers and cold sores when made into a salve. Antiviral properties. Assists with reducing the effects of throat infections and inflamed gums.

Growing conditions: Perennial that prefers a sunny position. Flowers in summer and self-seeds.

85. Tea Tree Oil

Genus: Tree.

Benefits: Possesses antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties. Excellent for treating skin problems and infection such as acne, ringworm, boils, athletes foot, insect bites, cystitis, sore throats, thrush and other skin conditions. Like most medicinal plants, it can be infused, made into a cream or essential oil.

Benefits: Used to treat the papilloma virus (responsible for creating warts). Also used to soothe sore muscles, neuralgia and rheumatic pains, as well as stimulating menstruation.

Parts used: Leaves and branches.

Growing conditions: Evergreen conifer that prefers moist and deep soil. Prefers a sheltered site in full sun. Fairly easy to grow.

87. Tumeric

Genus: Rhizome vegetable.

Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Used in India as a tonic for disorders of the liver and to heal wounds. Also used to treat arthritis, allergies, skin conditions such as psoriasis and high cholesterol.

Parts used: Root and rhizome.

Growing conditions: Tropical plant that prefers light shade. Possible to grow in pots, but must be kept dry in winter.

Benefits: Beneficial for a large number of ills including chronic fatigue, digestive problems, insomnia, depression, hot flushes, coughs and headaches. Useful for relaxing the muscles and soothing nerves. Also treats inflamed skin.

Parts used: Aerial parts.

Growing conditions: Perennial. Grows to 1 meter. Prefers lime soil.

93. Viola

Genus: Flowering plant.

Benefits: Anti-inflammatory properties that soothe eczema, acne, and other skin issues. Also serves as a diuretic, helping with various urinary disorders and cystitis. Can be taken as a decongestant for colds and flu.

Benefits: Rich in vitamin A, B vitamins, C, E and minerals such as iodine, iron and phosphorus. Also contains cancer-fighting properties called PEITCs and sulphurophanes which encourage cancerous cells to self-destruct, and builds natural defense against carcinogens. Used to treat arthritis, and can be made into a tonic for the skin and eyes. Promotes general health.

Benefits: Used for everyday ailments such as sprains, burns, bruises, blemishes, boils and other skin irritations. Also contracts the swelling of varicose veins and can soothe sore throats and laryngitis.

Benefits: Used as a tonic to enhance liver function. Soothes arthritis. Acts as a mild sedative, helping with anxiety, restlessness and sleeping problems.

Parts used: Flowers.

Growing conditions: Perennial groundcover. Likes moist soil and shade. Fast-growing and tends to be invasive if not taken care of.

99. Wormwood

Genus: Herb.

Benefits: Used as a tonic to improve liver and gallbladder functioning. Also increases the production of bile and stomach acid, easing digestion and preventing bloating and gas. Serves as an excellent insect repellent.

Benefits: A versatile plant that can be used to treat coughs, colds, aid digestion, stop diarrhea, stop bleeding, heal bruises and rashes, and prevent headaches.

Parts used: Flowers and leaves.

Growing conditions: Perennial. Likes a sunny position. Easy to grow.

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I hope you benefit greatly out of this extensive list of natural healing plants.

Keep in mind that not all of these medicinal fruits, vegetables, trees and herbs are possible to grow in your area of the world (or could be illegal), and may also be harmful for pregnant or nursing women. It is also important for you to test your reaction to many of these plants before consuming or applying to the skin - so you may like to do a 24 hour skin reaction patch beforehand. Also, some of these medicinal plants may interfere with prescription drugs, so consult a doctor first. Other than that, there are some really powerful natural remedies and healing plants here which I hope you take the time to explore, benefit from and enjoy yourself!

Many of the above mentioned plants are used in Frantsila products. A vast selection of herbs and plants that are suitable for the Nordic climate are grown on Frantsila Organic Herb Farm in Finland, and berries and wildflowers are collected nearby. Genuine essential oils of the world are used in some products and these carefully selected pure essential oils are also part of the Frantsila product selection. In product development, information about folk traditions combined with modern research is used in order to achieve the best results. Frantsila utilizes the Natures extensive pharmacy for the past 30 years, bringing the best of nature into our daily lives.